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Nationwide Boiler's newest innovative product - the DataStak Emissions and Efficiency Monitoring System - was highlighted in the latest issue of Today's Boiler Magazine. See the article here: goo.gl/3n2W4v

The DataStak provides boiler operators with information related to the emissions output and efficiency of their boiler systems. In today's marketplace, this data is not just something that most energy and facility engineers want to know, but many need to know this information for reporting purposes.

We designed the DataStak system to provide real-time, unified data at your fingertips, from one convenient, on-site source. It is more than just a combustion or NOx analyzer. The DataStak is a cost effective, packaged emissions and efficiency monitoring system with O2, NOx, CO, and CO2 measurements, in addition to real time boiler efficiency, fuel usage and carbon footprint calculations.

Representatives from Natiownide Boiler are in Las Vegas, NV this week for Power-Gen, the largest power generation event of the year. Experience the power of the DataStak, live and in-person at the show! Visit us at booth #6019 to learn how the DataStak can help you stay informed on how your boiler is performing.

This 75,000 lb/hr Nebraska package watertube boiler left Fremont, CA today and is headed to it's new home in the Southern United States. We are happy to serve a variety of industries across the country and beyond. Bon voyage!

Be sure to check out our complete list of Nationwide Boiler's new and reconditioned boilers for sale.

Nationwide Boiler is featured in this month's issue of Business In Focus Magazine. Marketing Manager, Chelsey Ryker, was interviewed for an in-depth look at the company, our history, memorable projects, and what's in store for our future.

Big thanks to Nationwide Boiler representatives, Bailey Boiler and Combustion Systems, Inc. for supporting us and placing an ad in the issue!

Check out the full article here: https://goo.gl/yASzq3

You may not know this, but all Nationwide Boiler rental boiler systems come standard with a non-return valve. These valves are vital to protect the boiler and other plant equipment and are required by the ASME. Let’s review the basics.

What is a non-return valve?
The main function of a non-return valve (NRV), otherwise known as stop or check valve, is to allow steam flow in one direction, and automatically prevent backflow. In other words, they prevent steam from flowing back to the main header of the boiler, or back to a boiler that has failed or is off-line.

An NRV can also be used to isolate a boiler during blowdown and shutdown, and to assist in returning a boiler to operation after any planned or unplanned maintenance.

Why are they needed?
The non-return valve is really just another safety device. Although the NRV should not be relied upon for primary shut-off, it does restrict the flow of steam back from the header into the boiler, which could be disastrous.

Per ASME standards, one NRV is required for one-boiler, high pressure applications (above 15 psig). For high-pressure applications involving multiple steam boilers with manholes that are connected to a common steam main, the steam connection from each boiler must be fitted with two stop valves. The first valve must be automatic and the second should be outside-screw-and-yoke (OS&Y).

How do they prevent backflow?
Non-return valves are flow sensitive, and rely on the steam flow to open and close. The internal disc opens and allows the flow of steam through the valve. The disc will begin to close as forward steam flow decreases or is reversed, depending on the design.

As you can see, non-return valves are critical for any steam boiler system, temporary or permanent. Be sure to check with your temporary equipment supplier to ensure that they include an NRV with their boiler rental package.